Basic Details
Surname
Nott
Forenames
Thomas W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Thomas Walker
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Distinguished Service Order, Mentioned in Despatches
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1907 to read History. BA 1910. Military Service: Lieutenant-Colonel in command of 6th Battalion, Gloucester Regiment. Killed near Peronne 18 April 1917 by booby-trap in disused German dug-out abandoned during the withdrawal to the Hindenberg Line. Awarded DSO. Mentioned in Despatches. Brother of Louis Cameron Nott and Henry Paton Nott.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Gloucestershire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant Colonel
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Near Peronne
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
April
Day of death
18
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial